Walking and Driving Tours
Texas may be a big state, but it is best experienced by stories offered up in its neighborhoods and town squares.
A printed guide will steer you on a walk, drive, or bicycle ride through the historic districts of Nacogdoches, Waxahachie, Victoria, or Fredericksburg.
Trolley rides and Segway tours can be a good way to explore larger cities like San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Galveston, and many come with tour guides sharing lesser-known stories of yesterday and today. Dive into the paranormal past on ghost tours in Jefferson, Granbury, and Austin, or take a calmer journey along the streets of Frisco to view the public art that covers the town. Participating in special holiday home tours, spring backyard garden walks, art gallery walks, even Austin’s yearly Funky Chicken Coop Tours are great ways to get a feel for places that others call home.
Many communities offer self-guided walking and driving tour brochures and mobile phone apps to help share their stories; check in at the local visitor center or explore community websites for more information before you go.
Explore Walking and Driving Tours
Forest Trail Region
Jefferson Historic Ghost Walk
Austin & Vale Streets intersection Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-6289 Website
Lakes Trail Region
Cleburne Historic Home Driving Tour
1511 West Henderson Street Cleburne, TX 76033 888-525-3658 or 817-645-2455 Website
Hill Country Trail Region
Gillespie County Country Schools
302 E Austin St Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Website
Lakes Trail Region
Pioneer Trail
1905 E. Randol Mill Rd Arlington CVB Arlington, TX 76010 (817) 459-6777 Website
Plains Trail Region
Pampa’s Million Dollar Row
120 S. Russell Pampa, TX 79065 (806) 669-3241 Website
Hill Country Trail Region
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River St. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 974-3772 Website
Lakes Trail Region
Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes
201 South College Street Waxahachie, TX 75165 (972) 937-0681 Website
Forest Trail Region
Northeast Texas Bluebird Trail
1604 N. Jefferson Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 903/572-8567 Website
Hill Country Trail Region
Wildflower Scenic Route
Marble Falls Visitor Center 100 Ave G Marble Falls, TX 78654 (830) 693-4449 Website
Forts Trail Region
San Saba Bicycle Trails
302 East Wallace San Saba Chamber of Commerce San Saba, TX 76877 (325) 372-5141 Website
Forest Trail Region
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
3648 Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams Drive Port Arthur, TX 77642 (409) 962-6777 Website
Tropical Trail Region
Hidalgo Viejo (Old Hidalgo) Historic District
Flora and 1st St Hidalgo, TX 78557 (956) 843-2734 Website
Tropical Trail Region
La Copita Demonstration Ranch
3091 County Road 440 Alice, TX 78332 (361) 664-1093 Website
Plains Trail Region
Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center
320 S. Cuyler Pampa, TX 79065 (806) 664-0824 Website
Forest Trail Region
Stephen F.Austin State University Interpretive Trail
South of SR 225 Nacogdoches, TX 75964 (936) 569-7981 Website
Forest Trail Region
Big Lake Bottom Wildlife Management Area
1670 FM 488 Streetman, TX 75859 (903) 928-2251 Website
Lakes Trail Region
Honey Grove Historic Home Driving Tour
402 6th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903) 378-7211 Website
Forest Trail Region
Buard History Trail
301 North Washington Avenue Marshall Convention and Visitors Bureau Marshall, TX 75670 (903) 702-7777 Website
Plains Trail Region
U.S. Route 66–Sixth Street Historic District
Sixth Ave. between Georgia & Western Sts. Amarillo, TX 79106 (800) 692-1338 Website
Forest Trail Region
Historic Nacogdoches Walking Tour
200 E. Main St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 (888) 653-3788 Website
Mountain Trail Region
El Paso Murals
Located throughout El Paso El Paso, TX 79902 (915) 534-0600 Website
Lakes Trail Region
Bonham Walkabout Tour on the Square
327 N. Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 (903) 583-5947 Website
Lakes Trail Region
Fannin County Quilt Barn Trail
402 6th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-538-6040 or 903-538-3280 Website
Forts Trail Region
Eastland Outdoor Art Museum
209 West Main Street Eastland, TX 76448 (254) 629-2332
Independence Trail Region
Trinity River Recreational Center
1140 US Army Corps Road Wallisville, TX 77597 (409) 389-2285 Website
Lakes Trail Region
North Texas Horse Country Tour
414 West Parkway Street Denton, TX 76201 888-381-1818 or 940-382-7895 Website
Forest Trail Region
Daingerfield State Park
455 Park Road 17 Daingerfield, TX 75638 (903) 645-2921 Website
Brazos Trail Region
Buescher State Park
100 Park Road 1E Smithville, TX 78957 (512) 237-2241 Website
Independence Trail Region
Fort Bend County Museum
500 Houston Street Richmond, TX 77406 (281) 342-6478 Website
Mountain Trail Region
El Paso Mission Trail
9065 Alameda Ave El Paso, TX 79907 915-851-9997 or 915-790-0661 Website
Forest Trail Region
Historic Homes of San Augustine
San Augustine Chamber of Commerce 611 W. Columbia St. San Augustine, TX 75972 (936) 275-3610 Website
Mountain Trail Region
El Segundo Barrio
Roughly bounded by CanAm Highway, Cesar E. Chavez Border Hwy., South Cotton St., and South Kansas St. El Paso, TX 79901 (800) 351-6024 Website
Tropical Trail Region
Rio Grande City Downtown Historic District
Roughly bounded by Corpus, Second, Wimpy, Mirasoles, and Avasolo streets Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 487-0672 Website
Hill Country Trail Region
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
807 Mission Road Mission Concepción San Antonio, TX 78210 210-932-1001 or 210-533-8955 Website